The Transformation Project is working to create a facility that would house and train young adults released from Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and court news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Two men face charges in theft of lobsters in Harpswell
The Maine Marine Patrol says it made the arrests after a monthlong investigation into a $9,000 heist of lobsters.
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Prosecutor says sex with relative was behind South Portland doctor’s illegal acts
But the defense blames the woman who received millions of dollars from dermatologist Joel Sabean, as his trial starts on tax evasion and health care fraud charges.
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Rockland mother to avoid jail time after toddler found in ditch
Child endangerment charges may be dropped, but Mandy Dennison does face a fine for drug possession.
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Runaway girl’s death after crash likely to trigger murder charge against boyfriend
An Oklahoma district attorney says he will pursue a murder case against Alexander Meyers, 17, of Portland, the driver in a motor vehicle crash that killed Collette Boure.
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Woman struck by car on Forest Avenue suffered head injury, police say
The crash occurred near the credit union across from the USM campus in Portland.
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Bangor couple who let drug dealers use their home sentenced to prison
The prosecution says Daniel and Laura Lyons were given heroin in exchange for letting dealers store and sell heroin at their home.
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Lobstering turf war off Maine coast brings offer of $15,000 reward
Investigators hope the money brings in tips that help identify who has been cutting trap gear valued at over $350,000 during a bitter conflict in Down East waters.
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Man injured by Livermore Falls police cruiser still in critical condition
Joseph Slaver, 24, is being treated at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
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Pedestrian hit by police car in Livermore Falls
The 24-year-old man was taken to a Lewiston hospital, where his is listed in critical condition.